Styria: active holidays in nature
A wonderful experience – no matter the season
An astounding 5,838 meters of difference in altitude lie between the highest and the lowest point of Styria – between the Dachstein's peak at 2,995 meters above sea level and the depths of the Vulkania spring in Rogner Bad Blumau at 2,843 meters below sea level.
It is precisely this diversity that both guests and locals appreciate. Holiday guests are welcome to actively explore Styria's many facets year-round.
Styria has ...
- ... 676 peaks and an impressive (just below) 3,000-metre peak – the Dachstein with 2,995 metres.
- ... one UNESCO Biosphere Park, one National Park, seven Nature Parks, with the Lassintal valley a UNESCO Wilderness Area and more than 50 Natura 2000 European protected areas.
- ... 1,685 alpine pastures with a total area of around 146,000 hectares.
- ... with Südsteiermark, Weststeiermark and Vulkanland Steiermark three wine-growing regions with an area of around 5,100 hectares.
- ... in Eastern Styria the largest apple-growing region in Austria.
And the best part? You can explore all of Styria's diverse landscapes on foot, by bike, on a golf cart, on skis or with snowshoes. What's the perfect way to discover the most beautiful places between the Dachstein and the Styrian Wine Country? The following holiday tips will help you decide.
An active holiday in nature for ...
... hikers
Hiking is a great way to discover the many natural treasures of Styria – step by step. Two of the highlights for hikers are the northern and southern routes of the "From Glacier to Wine" hiking trail.
... cyclists and mountain bikers
The top routes for cyclists are the Styrian Wine Country Route, the Mur Cycle Path and the Enns Cycle Path. In addition, two EuroVelo routes – number 9 and 14 – are a truly special experience for biking enthusiasts.
Mountain bikers, on the other hand, will feel right at home on the many routes through steeper terrain, such as the Dachsteinrunde or the Trans Nationalpark. Those looking to practice their tricks will enjoy trail parks such as the ones on Planai, Reiteralm, Turracher Höhe or on the Schöckl.
... golfers and summer recreationists
In the green heart of Austria,more than 20 golf courses invite you to tee off amidst a striking scenery. Our tip: With the Steiermark Golf Card, you can play on 21 golf courses and enjoy first-class fairways and relaxing hours on the green.
Another hot tip: the cable cars and lifts open in summer, which take you to numerous attractions up in the mountains. By the way: The summer cable cars in the Schladming-Dachstein region can be used free of charge by holders of the Sommercard.
... winter(sports) enthusiasts
From small family ski resorts to a FIS world championship-tested 4-mountain ski area: Skiers and snowboarders can explore countless kilometres of beautiful slopes in Styria.
Ramsau am Dachstein is one of the 17 cross-country ski regions that have received the official cross-country ski run seal of quality by the Styrian Ski Association. Every year in December, the FIS World Cup is held there.
... winter recreationists
In addition to skiing and cross-country skiing, the Styrian winter also offers all sorts of other opportunities to get out into nature in a cosy and refreshing way. And the best thing about it: after winter hiking, snowshoeing or tobogganing, you can treat yourself to culinary delights in the alpine huts.
